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<\/p>\nA Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Chief of the University of Michigan, USA, Professor Erica Marsh, has emphasized that infertility is not only a women\u2019s problem but men\u2019s as well.<\/p>\n
The issue of infertility is a serious challenge in Ghana and Africa in general, as far as marriage between a man and woman is concerned, where most often only women are blamed by in-laws especially.<\/p>\n
Professor Erica Marsh made the observation when the Family Health Medical School organized a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) event for doctors, medical students\u00a0and other health personnel.<\/p>\n
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According to her, the problem of infertility affects both men and women and that it is lack of education that makes society always blame women.<\/p>\n
“Sometimes it is from women and sometimes, it is from men,” She stated.<\/p>\n
Other speakers at the event included Prof. Kwawukume, founder, Family Health University College, Prof. Timothy Johnson, University of Michigan, USA and Prof. Charles C. Mate-Kole, University of Ghana, Legon.<\/p>\n
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Professor Erica Marsh pointed out that, infertility is an important issue that needs serious attention, adding that it causes a lot of problems in marriage.<\/p>\n
She therefore tasked health professionals to educate people about the causes of infertility in order to change the mindset of the general public.<\/p>\n
Prof. Marsh mentioned that the factors that lead to infertility are many, including fibroid, age, genetics, injuries among others.<\/p>\n
She added that the decision to have children depends on both partners through medical checkup.<\/p>\n
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Blame game on the part of couples, she said\u00a0should be stopped, and urged the society to also desist from pointing fingers towards women for being infertile.<\/p>\n
Prof. Kwawukume noted that, anytime there is an issue of infertility between couples, only the women attend medical checkup while the men seem unconcerned with the excuse of being healthy.<\/p>\n
Prof. Mate-Kole on his part added that, families of couples, especially that of men, should stop apportioning blame to their in-laws for her infertility as it can equally come from the man.<\/p>\n
He talked about the cultural and religious issues, and the effects it has on the infertile couple and how this can be looked at holistically.<\/p>\n
Prof. Mate-Kole also elaborated on some research protocols which will be held at Family Health Hospital on infertility in the society.<\/p>\n
Prof. Timothy Johnson said the best solution to the issue of infertility is for both couples to go for medical checkup together.<\/p>\n
Family Health Medical School is the Premier Private Medical School in Ghana that aims to train medical doctors who will provide good medical care to all and sundry.<\/p>\n
The school also aims at improving the doctor\/patient ratio in Ghana, address the shortage of critical health personnel; create vacancies for prospective Ghanaians and foreign nationals who want to pursue medical training in Ghana, and also replace existing medical personnel who are leaving active service due to attrition.<\/p>\n
The Medical School\u2019s mission is to lead in advancing human health through innovative research, clinical care and the education of tomorrow\u2019s leaders in medicine within a culture that supports critical thinking, inclusion, diversity and innovation.<\/p>\n
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By: citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Chief of the University of Michigan, USA, Professor Erica Marsh, has emphasized that infertility is not only a women\u2019s problem but men\u2019s as well. The issue of infertility is a serious challenge in Ghana and Africa in general, as far as marriage between a man and woman is concerned, where […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[19,11],"tags":[5381,3,5382,5383],"yoast_head":"\n